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Race 1
PROFESSOR SNAPE ran a fair race in his last start over this distance on the Vaal Classic course. He is having his peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. On best form shown, he can go close in this small field. He is carded to race on 11 January 2024 and his progress in that race will need to be monitored.
ABSOLUTE VALUE is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over 2850m on this course. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. He is carded to race on 11 January 2024 and his progress in that race will need to be followed.
NAMAQUA BLOSSOM ran a fair race in the Non-Black Type 4Racing Sun Chariot Handicap last time. She finished 1.4 lengths behind RULE BOOK in her penultimate run. She is 2.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned.
Race 2
SEA SHANTY showed good improvement in his last start over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. The manner in which he stayed on at the finish was encouraging. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Nirvan Nastili which will assist his cause. He is carded to race on 11 January 2024 and his progress in that race will need to be monitored.
BOB showed good speed when second over this C&D last time. The fitting of the pacifiers and booking of Calvin Habib seem to have done the trick. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
EMPRESSOFNORMANDY has improved in her last two starts. If not too far out of her ground at the halfway mark, she can give the males a run for their money.
Race 3
WORK OF TIME should have finished closer on debut as she received a bump leaving the start and had to be steadied at the 800m mark. She returns from a 29-week break, during which time she would have strengthened up. S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride and if not in need of the run, she may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
ENCHANTING LADY showed good improvement in her last start over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. The daughter of William Longsword will love the rise to 1160m and she is one of the leading contenders.
DHOW SOLO has run three decent races to date. She was reported to be not striding out over 1000m last time. This is her peak run and with Calvin Habib back in the saddle, she should fight out the finish.
Race 4
Trainer Candice Dawson holds a strong hand in this contest and she can saddle the first two past the post. DARLING HARBOUR showed good improvement in her last start over 2000m at the Vaal. She over raced in the early stages of that contest and will enjoy the drop to the mile. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride and with luck in running, she may be the one to beat.
REGAL DAUGHTER has finished second in her last two starts. She was reported to have choked up last time. The daughter of William Longsword is in a good space and will be staying on.
VILLA SEMAYA stayed on when second over 1400m on the Vaal Classic course last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. With luck in running, she can fight out the finish.
Race 5
GREEN GARNET has run three good races to date. He stayed on when second over this C&D last time, but found one too good in the form of Birthright. He has been gelded since that outing which may have done the trick. If not in need of the run, he should shed his maiden tag.
EMBLEM OF WAR has produced three good efforts to date. It must be noted that Jury’s Out has come out and won again since. He has plenty of scope and should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
POLICY OF TRUTH challenged strongly in his last start, but found one too good in the form of Mariachi Madness. He is having his peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. He will love the rise to 1600m and can show.
Race 6
UNZEN was given a peach of a ride when winning the Non-Black Type WSB Grand Heritage last time. He raced from a handy position, pounced at the right time and kept finding all the way to the line. He does have an awkward draw of eight to overcome but with luck in running, he can follow up.
SHOEMAKER stayed on when third over 1800m on this course last time. Two of his three career victories have come over this distance. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
SILENT WAR finished 2.3 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 2kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result.
Race 7
WHITE PEARL has finished second in her last three starts. She jumped inwards leaving the start in the Grade 3 Betway Fillies Mile last time and stayed on at the finish. It must be noted that Gimme A Nother has come out and won again since. She has won once and finished second once from as many starts over this C&D. If getting away to a clean start, she can return to winning ways.
ELEGANT ICE raced from just off the pace last time, moved up well but was touched off by Swing Upon A Star. She is having her peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. The daughter of What A Winter is one of the leading contenders.
LET’S GO NOW has fair recent form lines to her name. She was reported to be fatigued after her last start. She finished 0.05 lengths behind the top choice in her penultimate run and if finding the form of that race, she should be competitive.
Race 8
MAIN DEFENDER won a game race in the Grade 3 Betway Graham Beck Stakes last time. He raced from a handy position, moved up and fought hard all the way to the line. The son of Pathfork has plenty of class and if not in need of this outing, he should be hard to beat.
GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE has good consistent form lines to his credit. It must be noted that the form of his last outing has been franked. The gelding may have done the trick and he merits healthy respect.
CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL is the stable companion of the second choice and she is unbeaten from two starts to date. She returns from a 12-week break which would have done her the world of good. The 1400m may be on the sharp side and if fit, she can keep her unbeaten record intact.
Race 9
BLESS MY STARS has very good consistent form lines to her credit. She was not disgraced when third in the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup last time. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. She has won once and finished third once from as many starts over this distance. She is the class horse in this race and should take a power of beating.
CAPTAIN PEG is better than her last start. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. On best form shown, she may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
JULIET TANGO was an easy winner in the Listed War Of Athena Handicap last time. She should have no issues with the drop to 1400m and can place in this line-up.
Race 10
DAMOSTAR is a winner of her last two starts, the latest of which was over this distance on the Inside course. She returns from a well-deserved 10-week break which would have done her the world of good. She is the best weighted runner and if not in need of the run, she can notch up the hat-trick.
RED MAPLE was in need of her last start over 1800m. She has won once and finished second twice from four starts over this distance. She should strip much fitter and may pose a threat.
POORLITTLERICHGIRL is better than her last start as she was reported to have choked up and she was not striding out. She won her only attempt on this track. If finding the form of her penultimate run, she should be competitive.
Race 11
FUSHIMI INARI challenged strongly in his last start, but found one too good in the form of Banha Bridge. The son of Danon Platina runs well for Philasande Mxoli. He tries the 2000m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can return to winning ways.
ROMEO’S MAGIC stayed on at the finish over this C&D last time, but found one too good in the form of Vesuvio. He runs well for Gavin Lerena and from pole position, he should pose a threat.
DUKE OF OXFORD finished 2.1 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 4kgs worse off at the weights today and may battle to turn the form around.
Race 12
HALBERDIER took on much stronger company in his last start over 1600m on the Vaal Classic course. He finished 0.2 lengths behind DUKE OF ROCK in his penultimate run. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He will enjoy the drop to 1160m as he won his maiden over 1200m. He drops in the ratings and on best form shown, he is capable of causing an upset.
DUKE OF ROCK is better than his last start on the Vaal Classic course as he was reported to be not striding out. He makes his C&D debut and if finding the form of his penultimate run, he should pose a threat.
FULLIAUTOMATIX is a winner of his last two starts. His record on this course is an obvious concern, but he is in a good space and cannot be ignored
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